Chinese herbal medicine courses at the NCA

Now recruiting acupuncture practitioners from all over the world for our online MSc/PGDip in Chinese Herbal Medicine starting September 2025. To find out more please join us for our online evening Q&A and Presentation event on Thursday the 11th of July from 6:45-8:30pm – click here to book your place.

Applying for our courses

 

Already started your 2024 nutrition course application?

Click the links below to continue:

MSc/PGDip in Nutrition Science and Practice course application form (continue existing application)

Upgrade to Nutrition Master's course application form (continue existing application)

Haven't yet started your 2024 nutrition or acupuncture course application, or your 2025 herbs course application?

Click the links below to make a start using our brand new application forms:

MSc/PGDip in Nutrition Science and Practice course application form (start brand new application)

Upgrade to Nutrition Master's course application form (start brand new application)

BSc in Acupuncture course application form

MSc in Chinese Herbal Medicine course application form

PGDip in Chinese Herbal Medicine course application form

Cut-off date for acupuncture course in 2024 – don’t miss out!

We anticipate strong demand for places for our BSc in Acupuncture courses (weekend and weekday full and part-time) starting in September 2024. We will also have a limited number of places for our Four Year (part-time) BSc in Acupuncture. The closing date for applications in 2024 is the 31st July, after which applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis if we still have places. If we do not have places, we will operate a waiting list.

We are holding a Post Offer Visit Event for starting cohorts on Sunday the 28th of July where you will meet your cohort and get ready to start the course. The expectation is that ALL our students joining the 2024 courses will have accepted their place and be enrolled as a student in readiness for this event.

We highly recommend that you apply for your place as soon as possible after attending an in-person introductory or online Q&A event.

How to complete your application form

Please click through the different sections, and at any time you can click the "Save" button at the bottom of the page, and follow the instructions to revisit the forms as many times as you like until you have completed it. Once you are satisfied, just click the "Submit" button on the final section and you will get an automated response acknowledging your submission. We will be in touch within two working days to let you know the outcome and arrange your interview.

If you need any help or advice with your application form, please contact our Enquiry and Admissions Team.

Applications from overseas students (including EU/EEA)

The following online courses are open to applications from overseas students:

  • MSc/PGDip in Chinese Herbal Medicine.

Due to UK government regulations, we are currently unable to accept applications from international students (including EU/EEA) for our College-based BSc in Acupuncture and MSc/PGDip in Nutrition Science and Practice.

Attending an online Q&A event, an in-person introductory event or one-to-one zoom call

Before you submit your application, we encourage you to attend an online Q&A event or an in-person introductory event, or one-to-one zoom call with our Marketing and Admissions Manager Denise Magson so that you have a good knowledge of the course and expected commitment. 

 NB - we may not offer you an interview if you haven’t attended a Q&A, introductory event, or one-to-one zoom call. 

BSc in Acupuncture Q&A and introductory events dates and booking form

MSc/PGDip in Nutrition Science and Practice online Q&A and introductory events dates and booking form

Upgrade to Nutrition Master's online Q&A and introductory events dates and booking form

MSc/PGDip in Chinese Herbal Medicine online Q&A events dates and booking form

Interviews

If your application does not contain sufficient information, you will be asked to provide more information before we can offer you an interview.

If your application is successful, we will contact you to arrange an online interview. Our interviews have been designed to enable us to explore in more depth your interest in studying here, and how the skills and experience you have will support you in successfully completing the course. Your interview will last around 45 minutes and you will be interviewed by two senior members of staff in a friendly and informal atmosphere, and you will also have plenty of opportunity to ask questions. If you are successful, we will offer you a place within 5-7 working days after your interview.

If you are unsuccessful and feel there have been issues with the procedure, you can appeal the decision by following the application appeals and complaints policy and procedure.

Final date we accept applications

Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on availability - check the course home page for latest status on the top banner

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Equal Opportunities Policy

The College is committed to providing equal opportunities for all eligible applicants.

Read our equal opportunities policy

 

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If you have any questions about our courses please don't hesitate to contact us. Visit the Contact page to get in touch with our Enquiry and Admissions Desk or call us on +44 (0) 1904 343305 (ext. 2).